Synopsis: - Large type; ample spacing between lines - Easy-to-follow layout; text appears at same place on every page - Print separated from photos - Long and short vowel sounds - Introduces multisyllabic and compound words, simple adjectives, and inflectional endings - Common "picture words" list helps reader decode text - Word repetition reinforces learning - Photos assist reader with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity - Simple…

Synopsis: Text and photographs introduce military tanks, their parts including wheels, tracks, and armor, and the people who drive tanks such as the commander and drivers.

Synopsis: It's Halloween night! Celebrate and sing along with this bestselling, spooky twist on the classic Wheels on the Bus song!One spooky bus goes RATTLE and SHAKE, RATTLE and SHAKE, RATTLE and SHAKE.One spooky bus goes RATTLE and SHAKE, All through the town.Count from One Spooky Bus up to Ten Goofy Ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town picking up a few unsuspecting passengers along the way! Eye-catching art and a bouncy, countdown rhyme is…

Synopsis: Did you know that a tree is the biggest plant that grows? How does a tree get the food it needs? What happens to trees in the winter? Read and find out about an apple tree's life cycle through every season.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this Common Core exemplar book features content-rich vocabulary in a classic text by Clyde Robert Bulla, beautifully detailed illustrations updated by Stacey Schuett, and a find out more section with simple…

Synopsis: Told from a child's point of view, this book is all about that most fabulous of machines: the fire engine. Ladder trucks, pumper trucks, fire-engine boats, firehouse ambulances, and the chief's red car - all driven by dashing dalmations - are portrayed in pictures as bright and fun as toys.

Synopsis: Allows the reader to count a variety of animals that are engaged in different activities.

Synopsis: What do seals, mice, and tigers have in common? They all have whiskers! Discover the many ways animals use their whiskers to survive in this Step 2 Step Into Reading Science reader. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Synopsis: Describes loyalty as the virtue of being faithful and suggests ways in which loyalty can be shown such as saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and supporting teammates and other school teams.

Synopsis: THE GIVING TREE for our time.Once there was a grand old tree, whose roots sank deep into the earth and whose arms reached high into the sky. Every spring the grand old tree flowered and bore cherries for the squirrels and birds that made their homes in her leafy branches. And every year, seeds from the tree scattered in the wind, along with many millions of leaves. Mary Newell DePalma creates an emotional tale of life and renewal, of nature's…

Synopsis: Do you love horses? If you do, you're not alone. There's so much to know about these amazing animals. Why do horses neigh? What are baby and adult horses called? How do horses communicate? Beginning readers can find out the answers to these questions-and many more-in this lively, fact-filled introduction to these popular animals. Filled with colorful illustrations and dynamic color photos of real horses, this is a perfect selection for any young…

Synopsis: "Late one day I hurried home, Stepping through the wood alone.It was deep and dim; I could barely see.But I thought brave thoughts to comfort me.A Young Skunk heads home through the woods--alone. Or maybe not...Could there be robbers, or pirates, or ghosts, or trappers in the woods? And is our hero brave enough to keep away? With bouncy rhymes, charming art, a subtle counting theme, and a surprise ending, this story will entertain and reassure…

Synopsis: Celebrate 25 years of Priddy Books! Inspiring a love of learning in over 200 million babies, toddlers, and young children.Eric Carle's familiar illustrations of brown bear, red bird, yellow duck, and the other endearing animals from his classic creation parade across the pages of this interactive Slide and Find board book.As each page is turned, a new animal and its color are introduced, accompanied by Bill Martin Jr.'s singsong, rhyming…

Synopsis: Sound encourages young readers to listen to and compare a wide range of everyday sounds, from a computer's hum, to the rustle of leaves, to a cat's meow.

Synopsis: 2000 SSLI Honor Book-Social Studies (Grades K-6) IRA Los Angeles' 100 Best Books A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president. Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn't have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. "Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!" If you were president, there would be a lot of work to do too. You would be in…

Synopsis: The sister of the Three Little Pigs comes to visit and tries to persuade her brothers, who have been hermits since an episode with a wolf, to overcome their fears and go outside. Full color.

Synopsis: Describes typical things encountered at a fire station, including equipment, workers, and different trucks, and discusses various things firefighters do while at the station.

Synopsis: Mighty excavators and powerful dump turks -- young children's favorite earth-moving machines are all here in superb full-color photos. Why does a bulldozer have caterpillar tracks? What machines are used to build roads and tunnels? Simple text and detailed illustrations will satisfy curious preschoolers who are busy learning about their world.

Synopsis: A square is just a square until it becomes a house in this clever book. A circle becomes a spinning ferris wheel, and when some string and a tail are added, it becomes a kite flying high in the sky. With sprightly rhymes and energetic illustrations, this book reveals that shapes are everywhere. Full color.

Synopsis: Ten shiny apples ready to eat. What can we do with fall's favorite treat? This family makes an apple pie while doing other fall activities. The book incorporates a song about apples based on the familiar tune.